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Recall Details
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2012 Release #13-004 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 328-9222 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts Recalled by Buy Buy Baby Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts
Units: About 1,170
Importer: Franshaw, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Buy Buy Baby received one report of the decorative studs detaching from the shorts. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves "Pink Angel" branded embroidered denim shorts for girl infants and toddlers in sizes 12M to 4T. The shorts come with a bright pink lace belt and feature two embroidered butterflies on the left front panel with decorative studs attached to the front and rear pockets. Style numbers B91540 or B11540 can be found on the hangtag of the shorts.
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby retail locations from January 2012 to July 2012 for about $10 to $12.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled denim shorts and return them to any Buy Buy Baby store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Buy Buy Baby toll-free at (877) 328-9222 any time, or visit the firm's website www.buybuybaby.com and go to the link Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
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